farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
CHICOTnoun
handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute
From this reading THE FUGITIVES REACH LAKE CHICOT.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
divisible by two
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
FUGITIVESnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading THE FUGITIVES REACH LAKE CHICOT.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
Isabel
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From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE FUGITIVES REACH LAKE CHICOT.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
come together
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
go across or through
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE FUGITIVES REACH LAKE CHICOT.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUGITIVES REACH LAKE CHICOT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before they could pass out of the limits of the state, they must go in sight of many plantations, where they were liable to be seen, and even near two or three villages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
a Caucasian
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Isabel moved steadily through the waters of the wide bayou, bearing her precious freight farther and farther from the plantation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With every mile she advanced, the hopes of the fugitives grew stronger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though Dandy alone knew the route by which they were to reach the land of freedom, they were conscious that any white man whom they might meet would arrest them as runaways.
